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just wondering if it is alright to drop a set of 100watt bulbs into my hella 500 fogs. They are hooked up through the stock wiring, and I was't sure if the wiring was suitable for the 100watters. I'm trying to overcome the reduced light from my mesh covers.

i actually like the look of the meshies, and drive on some pretty gravelly roads, so I need the protection. I have no idea how to upgrade the wiring myself, so I may have to go into a shop and get it all hooked up.

i had 100W bulbs in my stock GC fogs...for like 2 yrs....no problems...no wiring melting, a little bit of discoloration, but no lack in function. in the hell 500's i always have had 100W bulbs in there....again no problems whatsoever.

Originally posted by SubieStyle -Uncle Scotty- I always drive in the rain at night. I think the last time was just over a week ago. Why would that change anything?

Will.

That will usually kill most systems done the way your is. A little water and *POOF*, all done.....I think if you inspected things you may find partial failures(melting) at some of the plugs.
Some people get lucky and have no issues, but others melt something wihtin the first couple times they power the system.
Keep an eye on it for any melting.

but you would be pulling almost 17amps through 20ga wire, it really was not designed for that.
Also, if you do upgrade your wiring with a nice relay system, your lights will be brighter, as you are not getting the full 14+ volts to them.